1. A source or starting point that has been identified, documented, or is recognized
The painting has a known origin dating back to the 16th century.
A pintura tem uma origem conhecida que remonta ao século XVI.
2. In genealogy or ancestry: a documented family lineage or ancestral background
He could trace his family tree to a known origin in Ireland.
Ele conseguia rastrear sua árvore genealógica até uma origem conhecida na Irlanda.
3. In scientific or technical contexts: a clearly identified source or cause
The disease outbreak had a known origin in contaminated water supplies.
O surto da doença teve uma origem conhecida em fontes de água contaminada.